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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.17, 1,029.68 and 414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.17, 1,029.68 and 414.58 is: 572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.17 : 1,029.68 = 414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.17/1,029.68 = 414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.17x = 1,029.68 × 414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.17x = 426,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,882.66/746.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.10

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